Training Log Archive: andyd

Two loop trails from the visitor centre at Knapdale - around a loch and up onto a hill in beautiful oak woods. Feeling very slow after yesterday's exploits.

Took the noon ferry out of Oban to Mull, biked to Salen, then on a fun little road to Loch na Keal. Spectacular scenery and coastline. Would be great to go and camp there sometime. (35 miles round trip).

Jog up Ben More - Mull's only Munro. I hadn't expected it to be quite so interesting, with an exciting rocky scramble on the ridge over A' Chioch and up, with wonderful views down a huge glacial valley (reminded me of Steens mountain). About 2 hours round trip from the road, then back for the ferry. Saw an eagle on the ride back - not sure which type, as it was rather distant.

Commute

Lunchtime around the peninsular and along the coast. More blue skies.

Up Ben Cruachan after work with Tim. Watched the sun set from the summit and down in the dusk. Fast hike/jog up. Easy down (3+ hours).

Around Sutherland's Grove with Tim, Lucy, Saul and Gavin. Another great evening, and a fun ride. Chickened out of most of the steep singletrack, though.

Another couple of hours of mapping.